Senior Software Developer, BE

Coursera; United States; Remote; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Coursera is seeking a Senior Software Developer on the Monetization team to take ownership of service architecture, product API development, and data modeling. You will design and iterate at startup speed, collaborating with product and engineering to shape technical decisions and business outcomes.

This role emphasizes backend development with Java, microservices, and data-driven decision making. Join a globally distributed team working from anywhere, with an onboarding experience tailored for

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience designing highly scalable microservices and data storage layers.
• Strong API design, system and data architecture understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend systems and infrastructures for Coursera’s services.
• Measure results with data and drive product changes through A/B testing.
• Set up monitoring and testing of APIs and services for real-time health and performance.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to shape requirements and tradeoffs.
• Drive data-informed decisions by analyzing metrics and experiment results.

Skills

Java

Microservices architecture

API design

Data modeling

MySQL

Kafka

Scala

Cassandra

Solr

Play framework

gRPC

GraphQL

Agile development

Tools

gRPC

GraphQL

Job description

At Coursera, we aim to allow employees to develop their skills and grow their careers. One way we do this is with internal transfers. In order to support open and fair transfers, we practice transparency and have set guidelines for who is eligible to request a transfer.

Anyone who has been in their role for more than 6 months and in good standing may apply for a new position at Coursera. For consideration outside this timeframe, individuals should talk to their manager and People Business Partner. Please be sure to read the our Internal Mobility Program Policy here.

We’re a globally distributed team that comes together intentionally for collaboration, complex problem-solving, and key milestones — creating opportunities for teams to do their best work together. Our virtual hiring and onboarding experience makes it easy to join us and start making an impact from anywhere.

About this Role:

As a Senior Software Developer on the Monetization team, you’ll lead technical initiatives and take significant ownership over service architecture, product API development, and data modeling. You’ll design and iterate at startup speed, working with modern Java, MySQL, DynamoDB, gRPC, GraphQL, Kafka, and microservices architecture. In this role, you’ll balance hands-on development with technical leadership, collaborating across product and engineering to shape both technical decisions and business outcomes.

About your skills:

Software Engineering

Core competency for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems at scale.

Technical Design

Essential for architecting scalable microservices and data modeling solutions.

Agile Product Development

Essential for fast-moving team environment with frequent deployments and iterative development cycles.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement scalable systems and infrastructures that support Coursera’s backend services
• Measure your work thoroughly, analyze results, and generate hypotheses to drive new product changes through A/B testing
• Set up monitoring and testing of your APIs and services to understand real-time health and performance of your products
• Participate in product discussions by proposing technical approaches and influencing roadmap decisions through data and system insights
• Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to shape requirements, clarify tradeoffs, and translate business goals into technical designs
• Drive data-informed decisions by analyzing metrics and experiment results to validate product hypotheses

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience working in a software engineering role
• Experience designing highly-scalable and performant microservices and storage layers using languages and infrastructure such as Java, Play, Scala, MySQL, Cassandra, Solr, or Kafka
• Experience working in fast-moving team environments with frequent deployments
• Background in using data and metrics to inform technical and product decisions
• Demonstrated history of building and launching products with understanding of API design, system architecture, and data architecture

Keep Learning

If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:

• Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond Specialization
• Object Oriented Programming in Java Specialization
• Introduction to Programming with Python and Java Specialization
• Functional Programming in Scala Specialization

Compensation / Location:

At Coursera, we offer competitive, zone-based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are.

This role is only available for hire in Toronto, Canada

Coursera offers competitive pay and fair compensation practices across all regions. Job titles may span multiple career levels, and the targeted hiring base salary range for this role in Canada is CAD $137,600 - $172,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as experience, education, transferable skills, business needs, and location. This range may be adjusted over time and may include eligibility for variable pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Coursera is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request at [e-mail].